Early Learning News
December 2015/January 2016
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Terri Gwizdala
Terri did a fantastic job organizing a training session for many individuals in an effort to expand "Learning Parties" in the county. This is a great parent educational and outreach program!
Becky Vantz
Thanks to Becky for facilitating a Family Engagement Professional Development session for Washington County Child Care providers. There were excellent ideas shared in a one hour session! Super job!
Pre-K and K Teachers and staff!
December is a very challenging month for multiple reasons. In EVERY classroom I visited in the last few weeks, students were engaged, happy, and demonstrating transfer of what they have learned. You all continue to amaze me!!!
Formative Assessment
Sometimes we tend to utilize similar formative assessment tools. As the new year begins to unfold, it feels refreshing when we have the opportunity to "change it up". Below are 56 different examples of formative assessments. Some may need adapted for early learning, but never underestimate their ability. Always be purposeful in your selection, and continue to have fun teaching and learning.
WCPS Common Language
At our August PD session, we completed an activity that involved utilizing common language. If you were unable to attend or just want a refresher, I have included the document below.
We Both Read!
If you haven't heard about these texts, they are wonderful for parent engagement. Parents are encouraged to read the left side, and students read the right. There are not a lot of titles for PreK/K, but it would probably be a great opportunity for students to create some for their own families to read together. See what you think!
Washington County Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC)
The Washington County ECAC is another great organization that highlights our early learners. Feel free to visit the web-site, and request to be a part of a weekly e-newsletter. It is full of wonderful information!!!!
Coding in Kindergarten!!
What a great time I had visiting Pangborn Elementary for their Hour of Code! It is amazing what these little ones can do.